Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet - Behind the Story (ePub)

Loved the book, but still hungry for more?If you're a fan of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford and have a stomach that yearns for more, "e;Behind the Story"e; will be a most delightful surprise. Enjoy this basket full of treats made for readers like you! In this series, you will gain insight into the journey that Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet has been on for an unforgettable experience of the book you'll love. You'll be on a VIP tour where we take you backstage by the hand to show you what is "e;Behind the Story"e;. Experience: The Behind the Story EffectAfter reading a BTS... You feel inspired to follow your hearts and dreams... - ArshiI felt like the Behind the Story offered a new look into the book, and appreciated that, as most of the time, that angle is unexplored.- Aspiring AuthorEver been backstage at a concert? Here you go -- in written form.- Author, EditorI felt enriched with knowledge about the book, and I felt like I knew more about the book. - Aspiring AuthorIt makes me discover new things, and when I re-read the book, my emotions are different, deeper now that I understand what's behind the book.- KarlenI felt closer to the writer knowing more about them as a person and why they wrote what they wrote. - The Beta Reading ClubGet ready for one of the most unique experiences you will ever have...this is definitely CliffNotes and SparkNotes on Steroids. - Author, EditorSAMPLE EXCERPT:Inspiration is a hackneyed word in the creative writing world. All writers are inspired by something. Perhaps a better word to help phrase the question of 'what inspired Jamie Ford to write his historical-fiction novel' might be enthused, spurred, stimulated, or impassioned. The answer was a small red button pinned to Jamie's father's shirt that read: "e;I am Chinese."e; A simple statement that became the title of the short story that grew into Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet-the same short story that his workshop editor urged him to turn into something bigger. The button distinguished Chinese residents from the Japanese community, the perceived enemy, whom the American government persecuted after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. It was the paranoia epidemic and the destruction of Japan towns across the United States that forms the historical backdrop of Ford's novel. When Jamie's father, an only child, passed away thus severing the links with his Asian heritage, he begin to explore his legacy and unearthed the histories that became the seeds of his novel. It was during his research about the Wah Mee club massacre in Seattle, that Ford encountered other people from his father's generation who had had to wear the little red badge... Join the BTS community: BTS Club: Free exclusive BTS interview and media content The Beta Reading Club: Designed for aspiring authors and beta readers to receive free pre-release manuscripts hosted by Behind the Story. Fan Authors: Opportunity for freelance writers and aspiring authors to share the riches in the books they love by authoring BTS book companions. BTS For Your Own Work: Collaborate with Behind the Story to obtain a BTS for your own work. All subscriptions and additional info available on our website!Disclaimer: This work is not meant to replace, but to complement the original work. It is a digestive work produced to stimulate the appetite and to encourage readers to appreciate the original work even more. Try a free sample today!